June 26th, 2018 by Chris Chapman

If you work from home, then you probably know how important it is to keep it clean and tidy. To help you switch off when you finish work, it’s always best to keep your home office clean and organised so that you’re always in a professional mindset while you’re working. Our simple guide will walk you through the ways you can keep your office clean and tidy, leaving you clear to work at 100% every day.

Organise Your Desk Drawers

Desk drawers – especially top drawers – quickly become chaotic as all sorts of odds and ends get thrown in there. Having a clear-out of your desk drawers might not have any visible benefit, but it’ll help you avoid stressful, frantic searches for that one piece of paper you really need! There’s a health benefit, too; having a messy, cluttered drawer that you never clean can be a breeding ground for bacteria, especially if you’re fishing around in there a lot. Clearing out your drawers and giving them a quick wipe with some Mould and Mildew Remover will reduce this hygiene risk and help you keep them cleaner in future.

Clean Your Floor

Whether you’ve got a carpet or a hard floor, there’s nothing that brightens up a room quite like a freshly-cleaned floor! As your home office is somewhere you’ll see most days, you might not notice the gradual discolouration of your floor that’s caused by dust and dirt building up. Cleaning your floor, whether it’s a carpet, vinyl, or laminate, is a great way to refresh your office and give you a clean space for the work week ahead. All that remains for you is to pick the best cleaning solution for you, and luckily, we have an extensive range of floor cleaners to choose from!

De-Clutter

Easier said than done, we know, but keeping your office clear of clutter will help focus your thoughts and make it easier for you to get on. It’s worth investing in some storage containers to clear away old papers and folders that you don’t need access to anymore. If you like, you can come up with an organised labelling system to build an archive of your old papers just in case you need them. Consider recycling any old bits you don’t need and keep your office as clean and clear as possible. If it’s only you who works in the office, do you really need two different desks and chairs? Space is always a valuable commodity, plus it makes cleaning your office that much easier.

Filter the Air

Often-overlooked, improving the quality of the air in your office is a sure-fire way to boost your productivity. This is especially important in built-up or industrial areas where the air quality is much likely to be poorer. Cleaning up the air you breathe in every day with an air purifier has numerous health benefits, but at work it’ll help you feel more energised and creative. This Homefront air purifier comes with a remote and timer for your convenience, but it also comes with an ioniser inside the unit. Ionisers add negative ions to the air which is something that happens naturally down by the sea or before a storm. It makes the air seem a little fresher and will subconsciously help to lift your spirits if you’re stressed, so while you might not see any benefits in your office, you’ll certainly feel them!

Clean Your PC Regularly

Keeping a handle on the cleanliness of your PC is vital when cleaning your office. It’s easy to forget, but all the sweat and bacteria from your hands can leave an unpleasant residue on your keyboard and mouse if you let it build up. Give them a gentle wipe with some antiseptic wipes every now and then before this residue forms to avoid any problems. Your keyboard is also a magnet for dust, crumbs, and bits of dirt. Your best friend for keeping your PC clean is a can of compressed air. Pick one up online and use it to spray this dust from out behind your keyboard keys. While you’re at it, do the same inside your PC tower, too! Remove the side of your PC case (there should be some screws on the back holding it on and will slide off and on again if they’re removed) and give the innards of your PC a careful blast of compressed air. This should help your PC run quieter and will reduce the risk of your computer becoming clogged with dust and overheating!

Clean Your Blinds

Blinds are a common sight in home offices, and because they’re lower-maintenance than curtains, many people never think to clean them. Blinds are low maintenance, not no maintenance! Whatever kind of blinds you have, they’ll eventually attract dust and grease. Every so often, shut your blinds and gently go over both sides of the blinds with some antiseptic cleaning wipes to prevent grime from building up. This will massively improve the look of your office, making it look fresh and bright!

Clear Your Desk Every Week

It’s easy to let your desk fill up with mountains of post-it-notes, sketches, and other bits of paper. At the end of every week, make an effort to clear off your desk unless there’s something essential that needs to be left there. This will help you attack the new week with a clear head when it comes. It also has a practical benefit, too – leaving post-it-notes all over your desk leaves a sticky residue which attracts dust and dirt. Once you’ve cleared your desk, give it a wipe down with some wipes or even just a damp cloth to ensure every work week has a fresh start!